Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
Villarreal is showing impressive home form with a 73% win rate at their stadium and a goal difference of +14, making them the favorite for this match. The hosts score an average of 2.09 goals per home game with only 18% losses, demonstrating solidity on their own ground. RCD Espanyol, despite a 40% win rate away, is in terrible form with only 0.2 points per match in their last five games and a run of four consecutive defeats. The xG statistics also favor Villarreal (1.7 vs 1.47), suggesting superior quality in chance creation. The poor form of both teams in recent weeks could lead to a balanced start to the match, but the home side's advantage at their venue should ultimately decide the match in their favor.
Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Villarreal played against RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on February 9, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Villarreal has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. RCD Espanyol has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Villarreal scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.10. RCD Espanyol scores 1.18 and allows 1.23. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Villarreal's games and 50% of RCD Espanyol's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 45%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.41 per game. Villarreal takes 12.3 shots per game, while RCD Espanyol takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Villarreal leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 1.05 goals per game after halftime. RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Villarreal's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For RCD Espanyol, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Villarreal is showing impressive home form with a 73% win rate at their stadium and a goal difference of +14, making them the favorite for this match. The hosts score an average of 2.09 goals per home game with only 18% losses, demonstrating solidity on their own ground. RCD Espanyol, despite a 40% win rate away, is in terrible form with only 0.2 points per match in their last five games and a run of four consecutive defeats. The xG statistics also favor Villarreal (1.7 vs 1.47), suggesting superior quality in chance creation. The poor form of both teams in recent weeks could lead to a balanced start to the match, but the home side's advantage at their venue should ultimately decide the match in their favor.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Villarreal | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Villarreal is 600% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Villarreal · 0.2 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Villarreal is 58% better for: goals scored per game.
1.86 goals / game - Villarreal · 1.18 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
Villarreal is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - Villarreal · 1.23 goals / game - RCD Espanyol
Villarreal scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 meczów).
RCD Espanyol scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Villarreal
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Villarreal is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / game - Villarreal · 1.05 pts / game - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Villarreal
RCD Espanyol
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Villarreal | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 84% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Villarreal's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against RCD Espanyol. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol?
The La Liga match finished Villarreal 4:1 RCD Espanyol. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol?
Villarreal score 1.86 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.18. The La Liga average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Villarreal's matches and 50% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are Villarreal and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games Villarreal have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.